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Gaza rubble to be transformed into island

October 23rd, 2025 - 07:10 GMT

Al Bawaba Staff

Island to be created off the coast of Gaza from war rubble

ALBAWABA - From the rubble, a new hope will rise, slowing down the misery of Palestinians in the Gaza Strip. Palestinian minister said an island will be constructed from the debris of the 2-year war in the enclave. Palestinian Minister of Public Works and Housing, Ahed Bseiso, unveiled a plan to build an island off the coast of the Gaza Strip, adding that the project will be overseen by the ...

Last year, Egypt’s transportation ministry announced it would double the price of Cairo's metro tickets to EGP 2 before the end of the 2016 fiscal year, but the changes were not implemented. (Wikimedia Commons)

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Cairo Metro Company tunnels into the red

Research indicates that the easiest way to increase the economic complexity of the country’s export basket would be through giving foreign companies with new expertise a chance to produce new goods in the country. (Shutterstock)

March 15th, 2017 - 10:00 GMT

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March 15th, 2017 - 09:00 GMT

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Leading industry players will be showcasing the very latest production innovations and solutions for the education market. (Educationjournalme.com)

March 15th, 2017 - 08:00 GMT

GESS 2017: MENA's largest education exhibition kicks off in Dubai

The QSE chief said family businesses or more generally private companies are the long-term pipeline for stock exchanges. (File photo)

March 15th, 2017 - 07:00 GMT

Privatization drive, family businesses to boost GCC IPO interest: QSE

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March 15th, 2017 - 06:00 GMT

Prices for UAE car insurance to soar in 2017

The pirates are demanding ransom and an end to foreign illegal fishing in Somali waters. (AFP/Tony Karumba)

March 15th, 2017 - 05:16 GMT

UAE oil tanker hijacked by Somali pirates in first incident in three years

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March 14th, 2017 - 05:00 GMT

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The Muttrah Souq in Muscat, Oman. (Shutterstock/ EQRoy)

March 14th, 2017 - 04:00 GMT

Oman: Muttrah gets smart makeover to boost tourism

A key component of this partnership is a series of training programs for female journalists in Saudi Arabia and the region. (Shutterstock)

March 14th, 2017 - 03:00 GMT

Al Waleed Philanthropies and Thomson Reuters put Saudi female journalists first

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March 14th, 2017 - 02:00 GMT

Kuwait MPs continue push for deportation, curb on foreign workers

Lebanon's budget plan has been stalled for 12 years due to conflicts between the rival political parties. (AFP/ File)

March 14th, 2017 - 01:00 GMT

Lebanon aims to endorse first state budget in 12 years